Robert III de Stuteville, lord of Cottingham

Although the Latin forms of Stutvilla, Stotvilla and Estotvilla are used indiscriminately, it is convenient for purposes of distinction to restrict the form Estouteville to the Norman/French lines descended from Nicolas d’Estouteville, lord of Valmont. Further, the use of de Stuteville is restricted to the English descent from Robert III de Stuteville and his brothers.

Curator note 24/10/2020 dbigelow

“According to Le Prévost, this family originated in "Etouteville-sur-Mer, canton d’Yerville"[240], situated in the Pays de Caux about 30 kilometers north-west of Rouen.  This family has been studied by Gabriel de la Morandière[241].  He appears to clarify adequately the relationship between the Estouteville family in Normandy and the Stuteville family in England.  However, his account of the descent of the various branches of the English Stuteville family is confused and contradictory”

Mr Cawley further states in another section, contradicting himself, “Morandière’s work does not appear convincing in relation to the early generations of the Estouteville family and it is suggested that the information should be treated with caution... As will be seen below, it has not yet been possible to reconstruct this family completely on the basis of the primary sources which have so far been consulted during the preparation of the present document.”

Based on these two notes, and then noting that Mr. Cawley proceeds to use Morandière despite his concerns, in lieu of his normal approach to cite only primary sources, the descent of the English branches from Robert III de Stuteville will follow that outlined in the Cambridge Library Collection; Early Yorkshire Charters: Volume 9, The Stuteville Fee. United Kingdom, Cambridge University Press, 2013 by first William Farrer (1861-1924) then follow after his death by Charles Travis Clay (1885-1978), which does source primary documentation.

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Robert III de Stuteville

From Wikipedia,

Robert III de Stuteville (died 1186) was an English baron and justiciar.

Life He was son of Robert II de Stuteville (from Estouteville in Normandy), one of the northern barons who commanded the English at the battle of the Standard in August 1138. His grandfather, Robert Grundebeof, had supported Robert of Normandy at the battle of Tinchebray in 1106, where he was taken captive and kept in prison for the rest of his life.

Robert de Stuteville, the third, occurs as witness to a charter of Henry II of England on 8 January 1158 at Newcastle-on-Tyne. He was a justice itinerant in the counties of Cumberland and Northumberland in 1170–1171, and High Sheriff of Yorkshire from Easter 1170 to Easter 1175. The king's Knaresborough Castle and Appleby Castle were in his custody in April 1174, when they were captured by David of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon. Stuteville, with his brothers and sons, was active in support of the king during the war of 1174, and he took a prominent part in the capture of William the Lion at Alnwick on 13 July (Rog. Hov. ii. 60). He was one of the witnesses to the Spanish award on 16 March 1177, and from 1174 to 1181 was constantly in attendance on the king, both in England and abroad.

He seems to have died in the early part of 1186. He claimed the barony, which had been forfeited by his grandfather, from Roger de Mowbray, who by way of compromise gave him Kirby Moorside. He is the probable founder of the nunneries of Keldholme and Rosedale, Yorkshire, and was a benefactor of Rievaulx Abbey.

Family Stuteville by his wife, Helewise de Murdac, he had two sons William and Nicholas and two daughters, Burga, who was married to William de Vesci and Helewise, who was married firstly to William de Lancaster, secondly to Hugh de Morville and thirdly to William de Greystoke. He may have also had sons Robert, Eustace and Osmund.

Robert de Stuteville was probably brother of the Roger de Stuteville who was sheriff of Northumberland from 1170 to 1185, and defended Wark on Tweed Castle against William the Lion in 1174. Roger received charge of Edinburgh Castle in 1177, and he built the first Burton Agnes Manor House.[1] However Roger may have been his kinsman, not his brother, as son of Osmund de Stuteville (b. about 1125, of Burton Agnes, Yorkshire, England, d. before Sep 1202) and his wife (m. abt 1146) Isabel de Gressinghall, daughter of William Fitz Roger de Gressinghall.[2]

References ^ Lewis, C.P. (2006) Anglo-norman Studies 28: Proceedings ... Boydell Press pg 71 (via Google) ^ [1] AR: Line 40[26], Line 42[25], Line 69[29], Line 88[26], Line 236[9], Line 247[24]; SGM: Richard Borthwick [ref: Domesday People, by Keats-Rohan], Chris Phillips [ref Early Yorkshire Charters, ed. by C. T. Clay, 1952, Early Yorkshire Families, by C. Clay, 1973, North of the Tees: Studies in Medieval British History, by H. S. Offler, 1996, Arian Channing [ref The Battle of Abbey Roll, by the Duchess of Cleveland, 1889; GL: English Origins of New England Families, Series 2, Volume 2, The Royal Descent of a New England Settler (Gobion), by G. Andrews Moriarty, pp 33-38, from an article appearing in NEHGR, republished by Genealogical Publishing Co. —————————— from MEDLANDS 25/10/2020

2. ROBERT [III] d’Estouteville (-1183). "Robertus de Stutevilla" confirmed donations to Rievaulx of "terram de Houetona", for the souls of "Roberti de Stutevilla avi mei et Roberti patris mei et Erneburgæ matris meæ et Helewisæ uxoris meæ", with the consent of "Willelmi filii mei et aliorum filiorum meorum", by undated charter witnessed by "…Johanne de Stutevilla, Nicholao de Stutevilla, Rogero de Stutevilla, Bartholomæo de Stutevilla…"[271]. King Henry II confirmed “manerium de Leestune...et Uptonam...et [revenue from] terra de Selfleta” to “Ranulfo de Glamvilla” by undated charter, witnessed by “Ricardo de Luci, Hugone de Cressi, Roberto de Stutevill, Rogero de Stutevill, Willielmo de Stutevill”[272]. see below

ROBERT [III] de Stuteville, son of ROBERT [II] d’Estouteville & his [second] wife Erneburg --- (-1183). "Robertus de Stutevilla" confirmed donations to Rievaulx of "terram de Houetona", for the souls of "Roberti de Stutevilla avi mei et Roberti patris mei et Erneburgæ matris meæ et Helewisæ uxoris meæ", with the consent of "Willelmi filii mei et aliorum filiorum meorum", by undated charter witnessed by "…Johanne de Stutevilla, Nicholao de Stutevilla, Rogero de Stutevilla, Bartholomæo de Stutevilla…"[824]. The Chronicle of Meaux, in Yorkshire, records that "Robertus…de Stutevylla, quondam dominus de Cotyngham" donated a mill "super ripam de Hullo, in territorio de Cotyngham" to the abbey[825]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Robertus de Stoteville" held eight knights’ fees from "Rogeri de Munbray" in Yorkshire[826]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Osmundus de Stuteville" held two parts of one knight’s fee from "Robertus de Stuteville" in Yorkshire[827]. A charter of King John dated 3 Feb 1200 confirmed donations to Keldholm Priory, Yorkshire, including those made by “Roberti de Stutevill, et concessione Willielmi de Stutevill hæredis sui”[828]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Robertus de Stoteville cviii s iv d" in Yorkshire in [1167/68][829]. "Roberto de Stutevilla, Willelmo de Stutevilla" subscribed the charter dated 1168 under which Henry II King of England confirmed the property "in manerio de Hinton" of "Roberto de Basoges" granted to him by "comes Conanus"[830]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Robertus de Stoteville viii l, de novo ii s vi d" in Yorkshire in [1171/72][831]. "…Roberto de Stut[evilla]…" subscribed the charter dated [1172/78] under which Henry II King of England granted concessions to the lepers at Mont-aux-Malades[832]. King Henry II confirmed “manerium de Leestune...et Uptonam...et [revenue from] terra de Selfleta” to “Ranulfo de Glamvilla” by undated charter, witnessed by “Ricardo de Luci, Hugone de Cressi, Roberto de Stutevill, Rogero de Stutevill, Willielmo de Stutevill”[833].

m HELWISE, daughter of ---. Her marriage is confirmed by the undated charter under which her son "Robertus de Stutevilla" confirmed donations to Rievaulx of "terram de Houetona", for the souls of "Roberti de Stutevilla avi mei et Roberti patris mei et Erneburgæ matris meæ et Helewisæ uxoris meæ"[834].

Robert [III] & his wife had [nine] children: 1. [ROGER d’Estouteville . King Henry II confirmed “manerium de Leestune...et Uptonam...et [revenue from] terra de Selfleta” to “Ranulfo de Glamvilla” by undated charter, witnessed by “Ricardo de Luci, Hugone de Cressi, Roberto de Stutevill, Rogero de Stutevill, Willielmo de Stutevill”[835]. No indication has been found of the identity of Roger d’Estouteville. If, in line with one possibility which is indicated below, the witness William de Stuteville was the son of Robert [III], Roger could have been an otherwise unrecorded older son. The altenative possibility is that he was an otherwise unrecorded brother of Robert [III].]

2. WILLIAM de Stuteville (-after [1190/91]). The Chronicle of Meaux, in Yorkshire names "Willielmum, Nicholaum, Eustachium et Robertum" as the sons of "Robertus…de Stutevylla, quondam dominus de Cotyngham", adding that all except Nicholas died childless[836]. "Robertus de Stutevilla" confirmed donations to Rievaulx of "terram de Houetona", with the consent of "Willelmi filii mei et aliorum filiorum meorum", by undated charter witnessed by "…Johanne de Stutevilla, Nicholao de Stutevilla, Rogero de Stutevilla, Bartholomæo de Stutevilla…"[837]. [King Henry II confirmed “manerium de Leestune...et Uptonam...et [revenue from] terra de Selfleta” to “Ranulfo de Glamvilla” by undated charter, witnessed by “Ricardo de Luci, Hugone de Cressi, Roberto de Stutevill, Rogero de Stutevill, Willielmo de Stutevill”[838]. The witness William de Stuteville could have been the same William who is named in [1172]. Alternatively, he could have been Robert [III] de Stuteville’s son.] The 1190/91 Pipe Roll records "William de Stuteville (Reginald de Basset for him) renders his account; in lands granted to the K. of Scotland 100s for half a year"[839]. A charter of King John dated 3 Feb 1200 confirmed donations to Keldholm Priory, Yorkshire, including those made by “Roberti de Stutevill, et concessione Willielmi de Stutevill hæredis sui”[840].

3. NICHOLAS de Stuteville (-after 1176). The Chronicle of Meaux, in Yorkshire names "Willielmum, Nicholaum, Eustachium et Robertum" as the sons of "Robertus…de Stutevylla, quondam dominus de Cotyngham", adding that all except Nicholas died childless[841]. - see below.

4. OSMUND de Stuteville (-Jaffa [1192]). Domesday Descendants names Osmund as son of Robert [III] de Stuteville[842]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Osmundus de Stuteville" held two parts of one knight’s fee from "Robertus de Stuteville" in Yorkshire[843]. “Osmundus de Stutevile…homines mei de honore de Gressinghale” confirmed donations to the church of “sanctæ Mariæ de Acra”, with the consent of “Ysabel uxoris meæ”, by undated charter witnessed by “…Rogero fratre dominæ…”[844]. m as her second husband, ISABEL, widow of BERENGER de Creissi, daughter of ROGER FitzWilliam of Gressinghall, Norfolk & his wife Aline ---. “Osmundus de Stutevile…homines mei de honore de Gressinghale” confirmed donations to the church of “sanctæ Mariæ de Acra”, with the consent of “Ysabel uxoris meæ”, by undated charter witnessed by “…Rogero fratre dominæ…”[845]. Domesday Descendants records her parentage and three marriages[846]. She married secondly ([1192/94]%29 William FitzRoger of Huntingfield. “Ysabella de Gressingehale” donated property to the church of “sanctæ Mariæ de Acra”, with the consent of “Willielmi de Hunteinfeld domini mei”, by undated charter[847]. Osmund & his wife had one child: a) WILLIAM de Stuteville . Domesday Descendants records his parentage[848]. "Willelmus de Estutevilla" donated "ecclesiam de Atuna in Clifland" to Whitby by undated charter, dated to [1180/96][849]. m ---. The name of William’s wife is not known. William & his wife had one child: i) WILLIAM de Stuteville of Gressenhall, Elsing, East Lexham, Weasenham and Cowesby, Norfolk (-before 20 May 1259). "William de Stuteville" paid a fine to marry "Margaret who was the wife of Robert de Mortimer", dated to [Nov] 1219[850]. Inquisitions dated 20 May 1259 record that "William de Scoteville" held the manors of Wychbold and Cotheridge in Worcestershire from "Margery his wife" and name "Sir Hugh de Mortuo Mari son of the said Margery" as her next heir and of full age[851]. m (Royal licence 23 Nov 1219) as her third husband, MARGERY de Say, widow firstly of HUGH de Ferrers of Lechlade and secondly of ROBERT de Mortimer, daughter of HUGH [II] de Say of Richard's Castle & his wife Mabel --- ([1190/96]-1230). The primary source which confirms her first marriage has not yet been identified. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166 (but added later), record that "Robertus de Mortuo mari" held 23 knights’ fees "in honore Castelli Ricardi" with "filia Hugonis de Say hærede Osberti filii Hugonis" in Herefordshire[852]. Henry III King of England consented to the marriage of "Margaretam que fuit uxor Roberti de Mortuo Mari" and "Willelmus de Stutevill" dated 23 Nov 1219[853]. "William de Stuteville" paid a fine to marry "Margaret who was the wife of Robert de Mortimer", dated to [Nov] 1219[854]. The Annals of Worcester record the death in 1230 of “Margerie de Say”[855]. Inquisitions dated 20 May 1259 record that "William de Scoteville" held the manors of Wychbold and Cotheridge in Worcestershire from "Margery his wife" and name "Sir Hugh de Mortuo Mari son of the said Margery" as her next heir and of full age[856]. William & his wife had two children: (a) ROBERT de Stuteville (-before 1275). By writ of certiorari dated 20 Aug "3 Edw I", following the death of "Robert de Stutevill", "Jordan Folyot" complained that the escheator had ejected him from the lands of “the said Robert his uncle deceased whose heir he is”[857]. (b) MARGERY de Stuteville . Her parentage and marriage are shown in the Complete Peerage[858]. m RICHARD [V] Foliot of Norton, Fenton, Grimston and Wello, Nottinghamshire, son of JORDAN [III] Foliot & his wife --- (-Mar 1299).

5. EUSTACE de Stuteville . The Chronicle of Meaux, in Yorkshire names "Willielmum, Nicholaum, Eustachium et Robertum" as the sons of "Robertus…de Stutevylla, quondam dominus de Cotyngham", adding that all except Nicholas died childless[859]. "Eustachio de Stuteville, Willelmo de Stuteville, Ansel de Stuteville…" subscribed the charter dated to [1177/89] under which Henry II King of England donated the forest of Lillebonne to the abbey of Valmont, for the soul of "Roberti de Stuteville"[860].

6. ANSELM de Stuteville (-after 1177). Henry II King of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of Valmont, including donations by "Roberti de Stuteville…Leonie uxoris predicti Roberti…Willelmi de Stuteville…Nicolai de Stuteville…Ricardi de Stuteville", by charter dated to [1177/89], signed by "…Willelmo de Stutevilla…Anselmo de Stutevilla"[861]. "Eustachio de Stuteville, Willelmo de Stuteville, Ansel de Stuteville…" subscribed the charter dated to [1177/89] under which Henry II King of England donated the forest of Lillebonne to the abbey of Valmont, for the soul of "Roberti de Stuteville"[862].

7. ROBERT de Stuteville . The Chronicle of Meaux, in Yorkshire names "Willielmum, Nicholaum, Eustachium et Robertum" as the sons of "Robertus…de Stutevylla, quondam dominus de Cotyngham", adding that all except Nicholas died childless[863].

8. BURGA de Stuteville (-after 1185, bur Alnwick Abbey). A manuscript concerning the founders of Watton priory names “Burga sorore Willielmi de Stotevill” as wife of “Willielmum”, son of “Eustachius filius Johannis”, adding that her dowry was “villam de Langetone”[864]. “Burge uxor domini Willielmi de Vesci” donated property “ecclesiam de Langatune…de maritagio meo” to Malton priory, for the souls of “domini mei Willielmi de Vesci et Eustachii filii nostri”, by undated charter[865]. A charter of King John dated 3 Feb 1200 confirmed donations to Keldholm Priory, Yorkshire, including those made by “Willielmi de Vesci, concessu Burgiæ uxoris suæ”[866]. m (before [1169/71]) WILLIAM de Vescy, son of EUSTACE FitzJohn & his first wife Beatrice de Vescy (-before Nov 1183, bur Alnwick Abbey).

9. HELWISE de Stuteville (-after [1226/28]). Domesday Descendants names Helwise as the younger daughter of Robert [III] de Stuteville[867]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. An undated manuscript relating to Cokersand Abbey, Lancashire records that “Willielmus de Lancaster secundus” married ”Helewisiam”[868]. A charter of King Henry II records that “Willielmum secundum” married “Helewisam de Stuteville” by whom he was father of “Helewisam” who married “Gilberto filio Rogeri filii Reynfredi”[869]. "Hug de Morevill et Helew uxor eius" paid a fine relating to "dote ipsi Helewis" in Westmoreland, dated 1200[870]. The co-identity of the widow of William [II] de Lancaster with the wife of Hugh de Morville is confirmed by the following charter: “Hugo de Morwile”, with the consent of “sponsæ meæ Helewisæ”, confirmed “totam Fortonam” [referring to the same land granted by the first charter], to [his son] “Henrico de Lancastre” which “pater eius Warinus” had received from “Willelmi de Lancastre awnculi sui”, by undated charter[871]. "William Briewere and Helewisa de Stuteville, defendant" reached agreement "regarding the admeasurements of her dower from Hugh de Moreville her late husband" relating to “the manor of Chircoswarde and the manor of Lesingebi...the manor of Hisale”, dated to [1204][872]. The Testa de Nevill includes a list of landholdings in Yorkshire, dated 1219, which includes "Helewisa de Stutevill" holding land[873]. m firstly WILLIAM [II] de Lancaster, son of WILLIAM [I] de Lancaster & his [second] wife Gundred de Warenne ([1154/56]-1184, bur Furness Abbey). m secondly HUGH de Morville, son of --- (-1201).

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from Wikitree @

Robert de Stuteville Born about 1116 in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England

ANCESTORS Son of Robert (Stuteville) de Stuteville and Erneburge (Fitzbaldric) Stuteville Brother of Burga (Stuteville) Pantulf, Alice (Stuteville) Fleming, Osmund (Stuteville) de Stuteville, Nicholas (Stuteville) de Stuteville, Patrick (Stuteville) de Stuteville and John (Stuteville) de Stuteville Husband of Helewise (Murdac) de Stuteville — married 1131 in England

DESCENDANTS Father of Anne (Stuteville) de St Quentin, Osmund (Stuteville) de Stuteville, William (Stuteville) de Stuteville, Nicholas (Stuteville) de Stuteville, Alice Stuteville, Burga (Stuteville) de Vescy, Helewise (Stuteville) de Stuteville and Unknown (Stuteville) de Stuteville Died 1183 in Lazenby, Cumberland, Englandmap

Biography

He was son of Robert III (?) de Stuteville (from Estouteville in Normandy), one of the northern barons who commanded the English at the battle of the Standard in August 1138. His grandfather, Robert Grundebeof, had supported Robert of Normandy at the battle of Tinchebray in 1106, where he was taken captive and kept in prison for the rest of his life.

He married (c.1140-45) Helewise Murdac (Murdach, de Valognes). He recovered part of the Stuteville inheritance, including Cottingham (Yorkshire), and he also afterwards acquired further holding in Yorkshire including Kirkby Moorside, Ingleby Greenhow and Cold Kirby. He was Sheriff of Yorkshire (1170-75). He had custody of the castles at Brough and Appleby, when they were invaded and captured (1174) by King William the Lion of Scotland. Robert was one of the leaders of the English army when this King William was captured at the Battle of Alnwick (13th July 1174).

Stuteville married twice; by his first wife, Helewise, he had a son William de Stuteville and two daughters; by the second, Sibilla, sister of Philip de Valognes, a son Eustace. Robert de Stuteville was probably brother of the Roger de Stuteville who was sheriff of Northumberland from 1170 to 1185, and defended Wark Castle against William the Lion in 1174.[1]

In 1138 he fought at the Battle of the Standard. Instigated claims to recover property confiscated from his grandfather in 1147 and was granted 10 knights' fees by Nigel de Mowbray which included the manor of Kirkby Moorside and land in Warwickshire shortly after 1154. Supervisor of the works of Bamburgh castle in 1166 and sheriff of Yorkshire from Easter 1170 to Michaelmas 1175. Benefactor to the abbeys of St Mary's York, Byland, Rievaulx and Meaux and the priory of Durham. A charter of confirmation to Rievaulx abbey c.1160-1183 for the health of his soul and the souls of Robert de Stuteville his grandfather, Robert his father, Erneburga his mother and Helewise his wife, and with the consent of his son William, presents the Stuteville family over four generations. ["Robertus de Stutevilla.sciatis me dedissee et confirmasse Deo et Ecclesiae S. Mariae Rievallis, pro salute animae meae, et Roberti de Stutevilla, avi mei, et Roberti, patris m mei, et Erneburge, matris meae, et Helewisae uxoris meae, . in perpetuam elemosinam, concessu Willelmi filii mei, et aliorum filiorum meorum, totam terram de Houetona." J.C.Atkinson (ed.), 'Rievaulx Cartulary', p.80].

He married, before 1145, Helewise whose parentage is not known and they founded Keldholm priory, a Benedictine nunnery. As 'domina Helewis uxor Roberti de Stuteuilla' with Osmund 'filius ejus' she witnessed a charter of William de Vescy to the brethren of Farne Island in about 1183. Robert had an interest in Cowesby as shown by a charter of notification dated around 1164-74, by Roger archbishop of York of the settlement of the controversy between Hugh bishop of Durham and Robert de Stuteville relating to the chapel of Cowesby. The dispute continued, however, after his death under the aegis of his son Osmund. Robert died in 1183.

Issue: William son and heir d.1203, leaving son and heir Robert IV (?) Nicholas of Liddel, Cumberland. Succeeded his nephew, Robert IV in 1205. Osmund of Cowesby, Yorks. and Gressenhall, Norfolk. See below. Eustace of Brinklow, Warwickshire Robert of Great Ayton and Hemlington, Yorks. Burga. Married to William de Vescy and had Langton as her maritagium, living as a widow in 1185. Helewise. Married (1) William II de Lancaster, lord of Kendal d.1184 by whom she had Helewise (2) Hugh de Moreville of Burgh, Cumberland d. 1202 by whom she had Ada and Joan (3) William son of Ranulf, lord of Greystoke d.1209 by whom she had Thomas. In 1209 Robert de Vipont owed 500 marks & 5 palfreys for the custody of the land and heirs of William and the marriage of his widow. Helewise died after 1228.

[Sources: Keats-Rohan, 'Domesday Descendants'. p.724 ; Clay, 'Early Yorkshire Charters' v.8, p.5-15, 90, 95 ; Sanders, 'English Baronies: a study of their origin and descent 1086-1327', p.37]

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from Early Yorkshire Charters - Robert de Stuteville III, son of Robert II d'Estouteville and his wife Erneburga - it is probable that his birth can be placed at c.1110 - In the reign of Stephen he was in possession of Cottingham which had evidently been restored to him as a previous possession of his grandfather Robert d'Estouteville I - as early as 1147 he and his brother William had begun the long drawn out dispute with Roger de Mowbray over lands owned by his grandfather Robert I d; Estouteville which Henry I had given to Nigel d'Aubigny, a detailed discussion of this effort is described elsewhere in this document. - Early in the reign of Henry II a compromise with Robert de Mowbray was reached in which Robert II de Stuteville received among other items, 10 knights fees including the extensive manor of Kirkby Moorside and its appurtenances in Warwickshire... - he founded the priory of Keldholme shortly after receiving Kirkby Moorside - in 1166 he made several documented transactions concerning the knights fees previously acquired upon which he received from Henry II land in Cold Kirby. - in 1168 he was supervisor of the works of Bamburgh castle - he was sheriff of Yorkshire from Easter 1170 to Michaelmas 1175 - in 1173 he, his sons and brothers supported the king in the rebellion, and in the following year he had custody of the castles of Brough and Applebywhen they were invaded and taken by William the Lion, King of Scotland, and he was one of the leaders of the Yorkshire army who later captured William the Lion Alnwick - in March 1176-1177 he was styled Baron of England who witnessed the "Spanish award" made by Henry II - it is probably that he is the Robert who witnessed numerous charters by Henry II in Normandy as lord of Valmont - based on his benefactions to various abbeys, the deduction can be made that Robert III died in 1183.